Happy Vocation News
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Thursday, August 19, 2010
I’ve so come to look forward to The Anchoress’ periodic vocation round-ups.
There’s no better evidence that the Church is young and alive as the pope once exclaimed.
Here, have a look.
More Laughs With Brian Regan
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Monday, August 09, 2010
I got a hugely positive reaction when I posted a video featuring a comedy act from Brian Regan on my own blog (especially from my kids, most of whom now have the video memorized). So I decided to look for some other clips of his stuff to share here.
Brian grew up in a large family—one of eight children. There’s a lot of his stuff on YouTube, but this hilariously accurate bit about kids’ party games... READ MORE
Wild Innocent Joy
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Here’s a sweet gift of joy a reader emailed me this week.
Six-year-old Felicita wrote and performed this catchy song all by herself. Her four siblings sing and dance along with her, her uncle shot the video on his iPhone, and her dad produced the recording.
The reader who emailed wrote, ” It showcases, I think, the richness and lightness and purity of Joy - singing a little melody and dancing with her sisters, I feel like little Felicity is letting us witness what Chesterton calls ‘the gigantic secret of the Christian.’”
I have to agree. Watch for yourself and see how infectious and attractive genuine joy can be.
The Laughing Saint
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Today’s the feast of a favorite saint, Philip Neri.
I figured one of my favorite bloggers, Fr. Philip Neri Powell, OP would have something to say, and he didn’t disappoint.
Go here for a round-up of all things Neri.
We'll Miss These Days
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Friday, May 21, 2010
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My youngest sibling is about to graduate from high school, and he’ll be going away to college this fall. My parents are about to be empty-nesters. Compared to a decade ago, their house seems quiet these days.
I, on the other hand, cannot go to the bathroom without a child pounding on the door.
Parenting young children is physically demanding, and life is busy for us. I always say that I bend over... READ MORE
Our Girl
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Dear Readers, meet my daughter!
Thank you so much for sharing our joy with us. Isabel is wonderful, an incredible gift and we are all delighted and amazed and just plain in love.
Also, did you know you made a poster for me? Reader KathyV (who happens to be my friend and across-the-street-neighbor) put a poster on my backdoor to me and Isabel from all of you. Thank you!
Sweet Mercy
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, April 11, 2010
We’re planning a sweet celebration to remind us of the sweetness of Christ’s Divine Mercy later today.
How about you? Do you have special plans for marking today’s feast of Divine Mercy?
For the sake of His sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world!
Princess Balducci Update
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Thursday, April 08, 2010
Isabel Annemarie Balducci was born at 10:00 pm last night, April 7, 2010.
Mother, father, brothers (and the entire internet) are on cloud nine.
Holiday of Joy
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Every day last week Camilla’s first question upon opening her eyes was, “Is it Easter yet?” immediately followed by, “How many days until Easter, Mama?”
In my early teen years I can remember feeling wistful when I realized that my favorite holiday traditions from my childhood had lost some of their appeal. I still enjoyed them, but my heart no longer leaped with joy at the prospect of finding the... READ MORE
Bowling Lessons
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Monday, March 15, 2010
Babies are easily amused, which is useful. At Mass last week, I amused Blaise for half an hour with a tube of lip balm and an errant sock I found in the diaper bag. Put the tube in the sock, then dump it out… he was mesmerized.
The downside to this is that while it can be fun to take babies on outings, it often feels a bit pointless. Yes, we could pack up the baby and spend the day doing something... READ MORE
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